DonRina
Member
Sooo, my new to me my 2005 LW8 backhoe has one cylinder which has a leaky seal. The cylinder rod had some spotty rust which upon cleaning up still had finger nail noticable abrasion. On the time sucking vortex it seems the cylinder rod could be brazed and cleaned up, with new seals then installed. OR, do I try to get a new cylinder. I know I can get a cylinder from the Jinma dealers but of course shipping of such a large part to Vancouver Island would be crazy expensive. Option three seems to be to get a new cylinder but I understand the metric fittings are a problem.
So any viable options for this repair are what Would be helpful. We do have a Princess Auto nearby which does have a selection of cylinders.
Amazingly, Canada really is metric in name only so o rings and seal…imperial. My local hydraulic shop looked at me like I was a nut when I asked for metric o rings. Scratch below the surface and most industrial work is still imperial as is construction.
Any observation/solutions would be great. I have to admit I’m a newbie when it comes to hydraulics!
Don B
So any viable options for this repair are what Would be helpful. We do have a Princess Auto nearby which does have a selection of cylinders.
Amazingly, Canada really is metric in name only so o rings and seal…imperial. My local hydraulic shop looked at me like I was a nut when I asked for metric o rings. Scratch below the surface and most industrial work is still imperial as is construction.
Any observation/solutions would be great. I have to admit I’m a newbie when it comes to hydraulics!
Don B